The Internet Has Been Completely Traumatized By ‘Hereditary’—And We Totally Get It

Horror movies are a staple of the cinematic experience but it’s rare for one to impact audiences the way Hereditary has since its release last week. The film has been traumatizing viewers with a slow-burn horror experience amplified by the impeccable acting of Toni Collette and young breakout star Milly Shapiro.

Just how horrifying is Hereditary? Twitter user Jesse Knight recalled a woman in the audience who was so scared that, as the credits rolled, she yelled at her friends, who clearly dragged her to a horror experience.

Good morning to everyone, but especially the young woman who after HEREDITARY ended yelled at her friends “I JUST WANTED TO SEE THE MOVIE CALLED BOOK CLUB.”

Hereditary currently sits at an 87% on Metacritic, making it another horror smash hit following John Krasinski’s surprising A Quiet Place. So far, it’s been a good year for the horror genre, with two successful movies—though it seems Hereditary is affecting audiences a bit more than the mostly dialogue-free A Quiet Place.

John Squires, managing editor of Bloody Disgusting, had plenty to say about one scene:

It's rare that my jaw drops, literally drops, while watching a movie. THAT scene in #Hereditary dropped my jaw for a good 15-seconds. The sort of scene that makes you feel you're in dangerous hands. In particular, the other character's reaction to it is downright harrowing.

In the plethora of reviews, one common theme is that the film sticks with you well after the credits have run their course.

Twitter user Topo Chica (@classyxale) echoed that sentiment:

@atleeeey dude! What you said about Hereditary making you fell unwell in your vlog was so true! I felt super uncomfortable after I watched it. I went to the bar right after and just kept thinking about it! It was so good though.